4,4-DIMETHYL-2-PENTANOL Property

Melting point:

-60°C

Boiling point:

137-137.5 °C736 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

0.815 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.418(lit.)

Flash point:

98 °F

storage temp. 

Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Dichloromethane (Slightly)

pka

15.24±0.20(Predicted)

form 

Oil

color 

Colourless

Stability:

Hygroscopic, Moisture Sensitive

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

10-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

16-26-36/37/39

RIDADR 

UN 1987 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

4,4-DIMETHYL-2-PENTANOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

4,4-Dimethylpentan-2-ol was an analyte identified in Kazak artisanal cheese during milk fermentation.